Understanding how student loans and other loans influence your credit score empowers you to make informed financial decisions. Regularly monitoring your credit report and practicing responsible financial habits contribute to a positive credit profile.
Topics covered:
Analyze your credit report.
Evaluate a credit score and how this score is calculated.
Understand credit challenges and methods to improve credit scores, including how to correct reporting errors, how much credit to have, and which types are better.
Comprehend consumer rights protected by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Student Loan Deferment, Forbearance, Loan Forgiveness,
Private vs. Federal Student Loans
Consolidating student loans
SAVE Repayment Plan
Strategies for Reducing Debt
Presenter: Stella Shor, Gesher Human Services
Understanding how student loans and other loans influence your credit score empowers you to make informed financial decisions. Regularly monitoring your credit report and practicing responsible financial habits contribute to a positive credit profile.
Topics covered:
Analyze your credit report.
Evaluate a credit score and how this score is calculated.
Understand credit challenges and methods to improve credit scores, including how to correct reporting errors, how much credit to have, and which types are better.
Comprehend consumer rights protected by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Student Loan Deferment, Forbearance, Loan Forgiveness,
Private vs. Federal Student Loans
Consolidating student loans
SAVE Repayment Plan
Strategies for Reducing Debt
Presenter: Stella Shor, Gesher Human Services